MacDonald respond to fresh NHS buildings delay at Portree, Fort William and Inverness
“People are waiting an age for treatment but the SNP have poured cold water on essential new NHS buildings all across Scotland."
26 Jul 2024
News
All the latest news from the Highland and Scottish Liberal Democrats, Angus MacDonald MP and Jamie Stone MP
Stone raises concerns over staff vacancies in Highland schools under the SNP
“Scotland’s education system used to be the envy of the world. However, under this SNP Government, we have witnessed the significant and continuous decline in education standards across the country.
25 Jul 2024
Stone signs WASPI Parliamentary Motion
“WASPI women are dying without the DWP admitting to their errors. Without any acknowledgement of the impact that this has had on their lives and without compensation.
18 Jul 2024
Local News
Jamie Stone reacts to King's Speech
'I would strongly encourage the Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband, to look at projects like the Cromarty Firth Green Freeport and I would invite him to come north as soon as possible to see for himself what is being done there.'
17 Jul 2024
Angus MacDonald
Campervan chaos solution is staring us in the face
I drove home last night behind two campervans at 40mph, one of them towing a small car. Our convoy passed Glenfinnan Church, with seven campervans ignoring the No Parking signs, and their inhabitants enjoying the sunshine.
AMD
25 May 2024
Angus MacDonald
An open letter to Fiona Davies, Chief Executive, NHS Highland
I believe that our care sector is the biggest single concern in the Highlands today.
AMD
11 Apr 2024
Scottish News
Rennie demands Scottish plan after European Liberty Steel plants enter administration
Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Willie Rennie has today demanded that the Scottish and UK governments set out their plan for dealing with the consequences of UK firms owned by commodities tycoon Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance group potentiall
28 Nov 2024
Cole-Hamilton to address farming rally
On Thursday afternoon, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton will address farmers and crofters outside the Scottish Parliament and insist that the Scottish Government must spend every penny of previously ringfenced funding within the sector
28 Nov 2024
Cole-Hamilton responds to ‘damning’ IFS briefing on NHS
Responding to a new briefing from the IFS that Scotland’s NHS recovery is lagging behind that of England, with waits at A&E and for cancer treatment, diagnostic tests and elective treatment all rising north of the border but falling in England, Scottish L
27 Nov 2024
SNP finally publishes two-year-delayed Biodiversity Strategy
Scottish Liberal Democrat climate crisis spokesperson Liam McArthur MSP has today slammed the government for publishing their Biodiversity Strategy two years after they first promised it.
27 Nov 2024
Carmichael to lead “critical” backbench debate on fishing industry
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has secured a three hour “backbench” debate in Parliament on the state of the UK fishing industry, and called on all stakeholders to “make their voice heard” ahead of the session on Thursday 28th November.
27 Nov 2024
Rennie comments on Swinney speech
Responding to the First Minister’s embargoed speech ahead of the upcoming budget, Scottish Liberal Democrat Willie Rennie MSP said:
27 Nov 2024
UK News
Carers
Reversing the cuts to Bereavement Support Payments
Liberal Democrats have passed new policy to stand up for bereaved families and kinship carers, so more young people can grow up in a loving, stable home.
16 Sep 2024
Supporting the Future of Music
We are committed to tackling the challenges facing our music industry head-on. By doing so, we can maintain the UK’s reputation as a global leader in music, while giving future generations the chance to share in its success.
LD
16 Sep 2024
International Development
Restoring the UK’s Reputation on the World Stage
The Liberal Democrats are committed to rebuilding the trust and compassion that the UK was once known for. We believe that our country has a responsibility to support those in need, no matter where they are in the world.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Home Affairs
Fixing Our Broken Prison System
For too long, years of neglect and mismanagement by the previous Conservative Government have pushed our prison system into a deep crisis.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Latest UK News
Fair Votes Now!
The Liberal Democrats have long championed proportional representation, advocating for a voting system where every vote truly counts. We believe that reforming our electoral system is crucial for a fairer democracy and better governance.
LD
16 Sep 2024
Environment
National Nature Parks
The Liberal Democrats have laid out a bold and ambitious plan to restore the UK’s natural environment and ensure that everyone can access a clean, healthy, and thriving green space.
LD
15 Sep 2024